IGEM Report 1: 2017-18 - THE CYCLONE DEBBIE REVIEW

Inspector-General Emergency Management

Revealing risks to the community

In Japan, tsunami stones – sometimes going back generations – mark the point below which houses should not be built. Modern technology could help convey such risks to the community and its visitors. QR codes are becoming commonplace. The power of related technology is emerging. Augmented Reality, showing the imaginary in a phone- camera view, has been popularised by Pokemon Go. In much the same vein as roadside flood markers, storm tide markers along a foreshore area and in at-risk areas inland could convey the risk to all that see them. according to height above Highest Astronomica Tide (HAT). This would mean each one is specific to where it is placed. Markers should include a QR marker which should take the viewer to local plans and evacuation routes. For councils with less capacity a more generic explanation of risk of storm surge may be a more useful description. Markers should be colour-coded in line with local plans and

Storm tide marker information / warnings

Readable by smartphone

Website with more information

Augmented reality could demonstrate tide heights at

each location bringing warnings graphically to those who otherwise might miss them. The intent would be both inform and educate the public as to extent of storm tide risk in terms of depth and penetration.

Recommendation Queensland should examine the

feasibility of the installation of storm tide markers in prominent public places and the exploration of new technology to highlight storm tide risk to the community and its visitors.

Council emergency management plans

Augmented reality overlays

Routes and evacuation maps

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